Trump Criticizes FEMA and Proposes Localized Disaster Response During California Wildfire Visit

President Trump calls FEMA inefficient and suggests states take over disaster management while touring wildfire devastation in Los Angeles.

President Donald Trump visited wildfire-affected areas in Los Angeles, describing the devastation as unprecedented and calling for expedited rebuilding efforts.
Trump criticized FEMA as bureaucratic, costly, and ineffective, suggesting it should be replaced with state-led disaster management systems.
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Trump had a relatively cordial exchange, with Newsom requesting federal support for recovery efforts despite past tensions.
The wildfires have destroyed over 16,000 structures, scorched 55,000 acres, and claimed at least 28 lives, making them one of the most destructive in U.S. history.
Trump pledged to address water shortages for firefighting and hinted at eliminating tariffs on building materials to aid rebuilding efforts.